Renovated Reese Stadium Ready

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Phase II renovations
of Reese Stadium, the home of Yale men's and women's soccer and
lacrosse, are nearly complete and fans can now enjoy the new
general and VIP seating areas. The Yale women's soccer team kicks
off play at the new Reese Stadium Friday at 7 p.m. against Penn
State.

Reese Stadium is named after the Reese brothers, Jason '87 and
Jon '90, both of whom played lacrosse for Yale. Jon also played
football and captained the 1989 Bulldogs.

"My brother and I were both extremely honored and humbled to be
given the opportunity to provide the leadership gift to build a
first-class lacrosse and soccer facility," said Jon Reese. "We are
excited that current and future Bulldogs will have a chance to
compete in a facility second to none. Through the stewardship of
[athletic director] Tom Beckett, the stadium will also help Yale
continue to attract the best student-athletes in the world."

While construction continues on the plaza and entrance areas,
fans this fall will enjoy an atmosphere at the venue formerly known
as the Soccer-Lacrosse Stadium enhanced by seating on both sides of
the field, improved lighting and a new sound system.

"It's very exciting for our team to play in a new, top-notch
stadium. I'm also looking forward to showing off the stadium to our
recruits," said Rudy Meredith, head coach of women's soccer.

A new hospitality/press area is ready for use while concessions
and ticket areas are nearly complete. All of the phase II
renovations are scheduled to be finished this fall.

The men's soccer team opens its home slate on Sept. 15 with
Central Connecticut and has seven other dates at Reese this
season.

"We are thrilled with the new look and feel of the
stadium. For the fans, it will provide a more comfortable
atmosphere to enjoy games and a great view of the action from the
new seating areas. The teams rooms and other technical additions
will enable us to prepare better for games and practices and create
a real 'home' experience for the players and staff," said men's
soccer head coach Brian Tompkins.

Fans will notice progress on the project each visit to Reese.
They will also see the work during video streams of Yale's men's
and women's home Ivy League contests on yalebulldogs.com, beginning
with the Sept. 25 women's contest between the Elis and
Princeton.

"We are excited about this world class facility and about making
it available to our students, alumni and fans," said Yale Athletics
Director Tom Beckett. "This is an outstanding collegiate venue. We
are grateful to Jon and Jason Reese, the alumni and friends of Yale
Athletics who made this a reality."